The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed 816 new COVID-19 cases and 32 deaths in its Friday report.

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed 854 new COVID-19 cases and 32 deaths in its Thursday report.

Another child has died from COVID-19, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed 1,183 new COVID-19 cases and 82 deaths in its Wednesday report.

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed 858 new COVID-19 cases and 57 deaths in its Tuesday report.

Monday marked the first day since Aug. 5 that Livingston Parish didn’t report a new COVID-19 death.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Louisiana dropped by another 91 over the weekend to 1,276, the fewest across the state since July 25, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed 1,491 new COVID-19 cases and 42 deaths in its Friday report, which includes the death of a child.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Louisiana dropped by another 90 overnight to 1,431, the fewest across the state since July 26, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

COVID-19 hospitalizations continued to fall in Louisiana, dropping by 91 overnight to 1,521 statewide, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed 1,413 new COVID-19 cases and 92 deaths in its Tuesday report.

Friends, family members, and colleagues of the late Laura James, who served the citizens of Livingston Parish for more than two decades as a dispatcher, paid their final respects during a funeral service and procession on Monday, Sept. 13.

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed 3,332 new COVID-19 cases and 51 deaths in its Monday report.

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed 1,479 new COVID-19 cases and 54 deaths in its Friday report.

Though new COVID-19 cases remain “exorbitantly high,” it appears Louisiana has peaked in its fourth surge of COVID-19, according to the state health officer.

Laura James had many enduring nicknames, such as “Lou Lou,” “Lala,” or “Mawmaw Mildew.”

Nearly 2 million Louisiana residents have completed a COVID-19 vaccine series, according to the latest information from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed 1,694 new COVID-19 cases and 111 deaths in its latest report Wednesday.

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed 4,303 new COVID-19 cases and 63 deaths in its latest report, which includes new data from Friday.

The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is mourning the passing of another employee to COVID-19, marking the second in the last month.

Livingston Parish confirmed seven new COVID-19 deaths and 290 new cases over the previous week, according to information from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Louisiana Department of Health will pause COVID-19 reporting on Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day, the agency has announced.

The statewide indoor mask mandate for everyone 5 and older will continue, Gov. John Bel Edwards said.

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations continued to fall, dropping by 45 overnight to 2,684 statewide, according to the Friday report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Livingston Parish reported six new COVID-19 deaths Thursday, matching the record for the most in a single day since the pandemic began.

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped by 115 overnight — the largest drop of this fourth surge — to 2,729 statewide, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

State healthcare leaders are warning against the use of ivermectin, which is commonly used in animals against parasites, for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19.

Livingston Parish families in need of assistance are being urged to register for a federally-funded program that provides discounts on broadband service and devices for qualified houses.

An infant under the age of 1 has died from COVID-19, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The state reported more than 100 new confirmed and suspected COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, one day after reporting its most deaths in a single day to date.

The state’s top school board has “no plans” to call a special meeting regarding the governor’s masking policy in K-12 schools, a decision that is sure to further increase tensions from parents who claimed their opposition to universal masking went unheard in a recent meeting.

The state reported 139 new confirmed and suspected COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, its most in a single day since the pandemic began.

LSU will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of kickoff for anyone attending home football games this season, the university announced Tuesday.

LSU will forgive more than $7 million in student debt, thanks to federal allocations from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, university officials announced Monday.

The COVID-19 death toll in Livingston Parish rose by one on Monday, bringing the total to date to 233, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Nearly 4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Louisiana, according to the latest update from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Gov. John Bel Edwards called the federal approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine a “historic moment” in the ongoing fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine Monday, a milestone that could lift public confidence in the shots and spur more companies, universities and local governments to make vaccinations mandatory.

Region 9 of the Office of Public Health — which includes Livingston, St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena parishes — will hold multiple COVID-19 vaccine clinics the week of Aug. 23-29, officials have announced.

As COVID-19 cases continue to mount in Louisiana — and more among children than ever before — Gov. John Bel Edwards defended his mandate that requires students and faculty at K-12 schools to mask up on campus.

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped for the second straight day, falling by 14 overnight to 2,999 statewide, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The COVID-19 death toll in Livingston Parish rose by four on Thursday, continuing the virus’ record deadly surge.

More than 2.2 million Louisiana residents have now initiated a COVID-19 vaccine series, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

During an unruly meeting of Louisiana’s top school board, the discussion on the governor’s statewide mask mandate was shelved when board members voted to adjourn early due to the lack of mask adherence by members of the crowd.

As part of a “company-initiated program,” the Walmart Supercenter in Denham Springs will close temporarily so that it can be thoroughly cleaned and restocked, the company announced in a statement.

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations rose by 10 overnight to bring the total to 3,022 statewide, according to the latest update from the Louisiana Department of Health.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials Wednesday recommended all Americans get COVID-19 booster shots to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines’ effectiveness is falling.

The Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has voiced its support for universal indoor masking for schools, describing it as necessary “for the health of all Louisiana citizens.”

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations have surpassed 3,000 statewide, according to the latest update from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Louisiana Department of Health is allowing a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for people with weak immune systems that put them at high risk for the deadly virus.

Like the rest of the state, Livingston Parish has seen record-setting spread of COVID-19 over the last two months. That has the parish on track to suffer a record number of deaths.

More than 50,000 Livingston Parish residents have initiated a vaccination series against COVID-19, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

More than 1.8 million Louisiana residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

In a letter signed by 63 members of the Louisiana House of Representatives, lawmakers asked the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to allow local school districts to make their own policies regarding mask mandates for K-12 students.

Shortly after awarding the $1 million grand prize for the state’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced another program to spur more vaccinations.

As the state’s fourth COVID-19 surge shows no signs of slowing down, Gov. John Bel Edwards and health leaders continued their plea to the public to do its part in limiting the spread of the virus, especially as healthcare facilities approach “the breaking point.”

Louisiana has a new millionaire.

COVID-19 hospitalizations saw a slight bump on Friday, rising by six overnight to 2,907 statewide, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Another 1,261 Livingston Parish residents have initiated a vaccination series against COVID-19, according to the latest information from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Another 1,261 Livingston Parish residents have initiated a vaccination series against COVID-19, according to the latest information from the Louisiana Department of Health.

More than 2.1 million Louisiana residents have now initiated a COVID-19 vaccine series, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

LSU students will likely be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine once it receives full federal approval, according to a message from the university’s new president.

All LSU students will need to provide one of three items prior to arriving on campus for the fall 2021 semester, according to new guidelines released this week.

Due to a surge in new COVID-19 cases resulting in an increased demand for medical attention, Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks has temporarily waived provisions of a local ordinance that requires Acadian Ambulance to operate all ambulances at the “advanced life support level.”

COVID-19 hospitalizations rose for the 31st consecutive day, with 36 more reported to the state on Wednesday, according to the latest update from the Louisiana Department of Health.

A staffer under Gov. John Bel Edwards has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from the Governor’s Office.

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continued their upward trajectory in Tuesday’s report from the Louisiana Department of Health, when officials announced a rise of 139 hospitalizations and more than 4,200 new cases.

The guidelines were set and ready to be released when Gov. John Bel Edwards announced he was reimposing his statewide mask mandate in response to the state’s “most dangerous surge of COVID-19 yet.”

Another 1,724 Livingston Parish residents have initiated a vaccination series against COVID-19 since the last update, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Nearly 2.1 million Louisiana residents have now initiated a COVID-19 vaccine series, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations growing at record-setting rates, Gov. John Bel Edwards is calling upon Louisianans “who believe in the power of prayer” to join him and First Lady Donna Edwards in praying and fasting during their lunch time for three days this week.

LIVINGSTON -- With the upcoming school year days away, parents voiced their frustrations of the student mask mandate during a tense meeting of the Livingston Parish School Board, the result of the governor’s renewed statewide mask mandate that went into effect Aug. 4.

Region 9 of the Office of Public Health — which includes Livingston, St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena parishes — will hold multiple COVID-19 vaccine clinics the week of Aug. 9-15, officials have announced.

(The Center Square) – Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards addressed Louisiana’s COVID-19 situation Friday and tried to dispel any notion his recent indoor mask mandate is without good cause – a reference to the state attorney general.

For the fourth straight day, Louisiana is reporting an all-time high number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, with 2,421 reported across the state as of Friday.

Traffic stopped when a convoy of police vehicles escorted the body of a 10-year corporal to a local funeral home Thursday evening, hours after news of his untimely death from COVID-19 was announced.

For months, Katelyn Palmer was certain she’d never get the COVID-19 vaccine.

A 10-year deputy of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office has died from COVID-19, Sheriff Jason Ard has confirmed.

Gov. John Bel Edwards sent a letter to the state superintendent of education to clarify confusion over the reinstated mask mandate, confusion Edwards said was created by another letter sent by the Attorney General Jeff Landry that “ignores the dangerous fourth surge of COVID-19.”

Another 1,423 Livingston Parish residents have initiated a vaccination series against COVID-19, according to the latest information from the Louisiana Department of Health.

More than 2 million Louisiana residents have now initiated a COVID-19 vaccine series, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Gov. John Bel Edwards praised the new 60-day federal moratorium on evictions for areas in the country ravaged by COVID-19 but urged renters and landlords who haven’t done so to immediately apply for assistance.

A statewide mask mandate is officially in effect for everyone 5 years and older while indoors in Louisiana, regardless of their vaccination status.

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations continued to reach new heights on Wednesday when officials reported an overnight increase of 135, according to the latest update from the Louisiana Department of Health.

LSU students who don’t get vaccinated against COVID-19 will be required to submit a negative test on a monthly basis for the upcoming fall semester, according to new safety measures released by the university.

One member of the Governor’s Office has tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing five additional staffers, the Governor’s Office disclosed Monday.

Louisiana is reporting its most COVID-19 hospitalizations to date, with approximately 2,112 being reported statewide, according to the noon update from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, the parent organization of Baton Rouge’s Our Lady of the Lake hospitals, announced Tuesday that “all team members” will have to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year.

When Michele Sutton, president/CEO of North Oaks Health System, got up Monday morning, the first thing she did was check how many COVID-positive patients she had in her small community hospital.

Livingston Parish school leaders have released the district’s COVID-19 guidelines for the upcoming school year, which starts next week.

With new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations growing at an unprecedented rate, Gov. John Bel Edwards will temporarily reimpose the statewide mask mandate for all people — vaccinated and unvaccinated alike — in indoor and public settings.

Another 1,471 Livingston Parish residents have started a vaccination series against COVID-19, according to the latest information from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Nearly 2 million Louisiana residents have initiated a vaccination series against COVID-19, according to the noon update from the Louisiana Department of Health.

This weekend, COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be held at three campuses of the Livingston Parish Public Schools system.

In a sobering press conference, Gov. John Bel Edwards said he is “seriously considering” reinstating the statewide mask mandate as new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations — fueled by the more transmissible and dangerous Delta variant — grow at an unprecedented rate.

Two members of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ team have tested positive for COVID-19, the Governor’s Office said Friday.

State leaders have announced the latest winners in the “Shot At A Million” program, the state’s lottery that was created to spur more vaccinations against COVID-19.

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations rose by 120 overnight to 1,740 statewide, the most since Jan. 21, according to the noon update from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Southeastern Louisiana University, which earlier this summer said it will no longer require face masks for fully-vaccinated students, has reversed course and will now require face masks indoors at all times, officials announced this week.

With the federal eviction moratorium ending this weekend, Gov. John Bel Edwards is urging residents struggling with rent or utility bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for federal funds through the Louisiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Nearly 40,000 more residents have initiated a COVID-19 vaccine series since the previous update, signaling the biggest rise in recent weeks.

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Louisiana continued its rapid ascent on Wednesday, when the state added 134 to the tally.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed course Tuesday on some masking guidelines, recommending that even vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the COVID-19 delta variant of the coronavirus is fueling infection surges.

Southeastern Louisiana University officials announced a new incentive plan to spur more vaccinations among students.

Less than one week after reporting its most new COVID-19 cases in a single day to date, Livingston Parish has again set the mark.

After a near-record day for new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, leaders are again calling on the public to help slow the spread of the rapidly surging virus.

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Louisiana continued to skyrocket on Tuesday, when officials added 169 to the statewide tally.

More than 1.9 million residents have started a vaccination series against COVID-19, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

There will be only one COVID-19 vaccine clinic this week in Region 9 of the Office of Public Health, which includes Livingston, St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena parishes, officials have announced.

Nearly 40,000 more residents have initiated a COVID-19 vaccine series since the previous update, signaling the biggest rise in recent weeks.

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Louisiana continued its rapid ascent on Wednesday, when the state added 134 to the tally.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed course Tuesday on some masking guidelines, recommending that even vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the COVID-19 delta variant of the coronavirus is fueling infection surges.

Southeastern Louisiana University officials announced a new incentive plan to spur more vaccinations among students.

Less than one week after reporting its most new COVID-19 cases in a single day to date, Livingston Parish has again set the mark.

After a near-record day for new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, leaders are again calling on the public to help slow the spread of the rapidly surging virus.

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Louisiana continued to skyrocket on Tuesday, when officials added 169 to the statewide tally.

More than 1.9 million residents have started a vaccination series against COVID-19, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

There will be only one COVID-19 vaccine clinic this week in Region 9 of the Office of Public Health, which includes Livingston, St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena parishes, officials have announced.

As COVID-19 cases put a strain on hospitals across the state, Our Lady of the Lake has announced it will pause scheduling on new, non-urgent surgeries that require an inpatient bed.

ALBANY -- About a dozen elementary students broke into groups of three or four and huddled around jars of water that were stuffed at the top with wads of cotton.

As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in Louisiana thanks to a more transmissible variant, leaders are now recommending that all people — both vaccinated and unvaccinated — mask up indoors when social distancing is not possible.

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations exceeded 1,000 for the first time since mid-February, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Clerk of Court’s Office, and 21st Judicial District Court will remain open, Sheriff Jason Ard said in a statement.

After talking about an historic veto override session that ended after only two days, Gov. John Bel Edwards turned his attention to another matter — one he said should be “the No. 1 issue in the state of Louisiana.”

After the parish president announced a temporary closure of offices parish-wide as the COVID-19 Delta variant surges, the Livingston Office of Motor Vehicles location announced its own closure.

Another 9,600 residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which continues to surge in the state as hospitalizations reach a level not seen in more than five months.

As the Delta COVID-19 variant continues to surge through Louisiana, officials in Livingston Parish have announced that government offices will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 22.

New COVID-19 cases continued to surge in Louisiana on Wednesday, when the state reported one of its highest totals of confirmed and probable cases to date.

With the state in the midst of its fourth surge of the coronavirus, health officials are urging all citizens to take action — in the form of vaccinations and mitigation measures.

One hundred down.

Louisiana has surpassed 500,000 total COVID-19 cases to date, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Hospitals in the Greater Baton Rouge area have announced changes to their visitation policies in response to the state’s fourth surge of COVID-19.

More than 40,000 Livingston Parish residents have started a COVID-19 vaccination series, according to the latest information from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Louisiana has surpassed 3.4 million administered COVID-19 vaccine doses, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Region 9 of the Office of Public Health — which includes Livingston, St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena parishes — will hold multiple COVID-19 vaccine clinics the week of July 19-25, officials have announced.

Louisiana confirmed 1,194 new COVID-19 cases and three new COVID-19 deaths Friday, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

State leaders have announced the first two winners in the “Shot At A Million” program, the state’s lottery that was created in an attempt to spur more vaccinations against COVID-19.

Roughly 9,500 more residents have completed a COVID-19 vaccination series since the last report, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Louisiana confirmed 1,341 new COVID-19 cases and eight new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday as the number of hospitalizations rose again, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Louisiana health officials are warning of another surge of the novel coronavirus — particularly among unvaccinated people — as new cases, hospitalizations, and percent positivity have seen notable increases in recent weeks.

The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) has announced it will leave COVID-19 related guidance up to local school districts for the upcoming school year.

Louisiana confirmed 631 new COVID-19 cases and four new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday while the number of hospitalizations continued to rise, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

More than another 12,000 Louisiana residents have started a vaccination series against COVID-19 since the last report, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Region 9 of the Office of Public Health — which includes Livingston, St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena parishes — will hold multiple COVID-19 vaccine clinics the week of July 12-18, officials have announced.

NEW YORK (AP) — Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.

Louisiana confirmed 752 new COVID-19 cases and nine new COVID-19 deaths Friday, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

The more transmissible Delta variant of the novel coronavirus has become the dominant strain in the country, accounting for more than half of all COVID-19 circulating nationwide, officials said Thursday.

More than 1.8 million Louisiana residents have initiated a vaccination series against COVID-19, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Officials are urging Louisiana residents to be wary of scams regarding the state’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery after recent reports of bogus calls.

Southeastern Louisiana University wants its community to go “sleeves up” against COVID-19.

Louisiana confirmed 853 new COVID-19 cases and one COVID-19 death Wednesday, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Region 9 of the Office of Public Health — which includes Livingston, St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena parishes — will hold several COVID-19 vaccine clinics July 5-11, officials have announced.

Louisiana has surpassed 3.3 million administered vaccination doses against COVID-19, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Louisiana confirmed 350 new COVID-19 cases and four COVID-19 deaths Friday, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

More than 28,000 additional Louisiana residents have initiated a COVID-19 vaccination series since the last report, according to new data from the Louisiana Department of Health.

More than $315 million in federal relief aid will go directly to communities impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Wednesday.

Louisiana confirmed 421 new COVID-19 cases and five COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

State health leaders reaffirmed their support for young people to be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus, following behind national leaders who responded to reports of side effects among young people who had received a vaccine.

Licensing delays are possible at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ office in Baton Rouge after “several” staff members tested positive for COVID-19 or came into close contact with a positive case, the agency announced Tuesday.